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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at McCall Middle this year?
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Enrollment
1,036
Middle
DISTRICT 627 · STATE 547
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WINCHESTER·NCES 251311002167
McCall Middle
458 Main Street, Winchester, MA 01890 · (781) 721-7026 · Middlesex County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,036 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
82 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
4
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 349 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 340 | 33% |
| Grade 8 | 347 | 33% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 65% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
McCall Middle→Winchester High School
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Winchester. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
71.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -10.0pp since 2016
Math
76.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -4.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 71 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 76 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 10 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 4 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 71.0% | 76.0% |
| 2023-24 | 67.0% | 77.0% |
| 2022-23 | 70.0% | 74.0% |
| 2021-22 | 68.0% | 68.0% |
| 2020-21 | 70.0% | 58.0% |
| 2018-19 | 81.0% | 81.0% |
| 2017-18 | 78.0% | 80.0% |
| 2016-17 | 81.0% | 80.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where McCall Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Middlesex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 76.0% | #14 of 304 | #12 of 70 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 71.0% | #30 of 304 | #18 of 70 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +5.5pp | #53 of 299 | #18 of 69 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,036 | #7 of 310 | #2 of 72 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #208 of 296 | #58 of 70 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.8% | #114 of 296 | #40 of 70 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.8% | #150 of 204 | #29 of 41 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,036
-75 (-7%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 13.3:1
% White
65%
was 74%
% Hispanic
3%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
21%
was 17%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,036 | 82.2 | 12.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,039 | 86.7 | 12.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,037 | 89.9 | 11.5:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 1,111 | 83.5 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McCall Middle.
About McCall Middle
McCall Middle is a high-enrollment middle school in Massachusetts, with an address in Winchester. The student body numbers 1,036 students, from grades 6 through 8. Average enrollment for middle schools in Massachusetts is about 547, so this school runs 89% above that.
The Winchester system has 7 schools and 4,391 students.
At McCall Middle, White students make up 65% of the student body. The next largest groups are 21% Asian, 9% multiracial, and 3% Hispanic. County-wide, about 67% of residents are White. The school's diversity index is 52%, meaning two students picked at random have a 52% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
McCall Middle counts 82.2 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 12.6 students for each one. On average, middle schools in Massachusetts have 11.5:1, compared with 12.6:1 here.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Middlesex County show that the median household income is $130,847, 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. McCall Middle is one of 386 public schools in the county.
Lincoln Elementary is located less than a tenth of a mile from McCall Middle. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Suburb: Large.
Enrollment at McCall Middle dropped 7% between 2017-18 and 2024-25, from 1,111 to 1,036 students. The White share of enrollment fell from 74% to 65% over the same period.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Middlesex County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,638,365
Census ACS
Median income
$130,847
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
60%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
386
215,896 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Winchester
- Winchester High SchoolHigh · 1,404 students
- Vinson-Owen ElementaryElementary · 441 students
- Lynch ElementaryElementary · 426 students
- Ambrose ElementaryElementary · 398 students
- Muraco ElementaryElementary · 352 students
- Lincoln ElementaryElementary · 334 students
Other schools in Winchester
- Winchester High SchoolHigh · 1,404 students
- Vinson-Owen ElementaryElementary · 441 students
- Lynch ElementaryElementary · 426 students
- Ambrose ElementaryElementary · 398 students
- Muraco ElementaryElementary · 352 students
- Lincoln ElementaryElementary · 334 students
Nearby schools
- Lincoln Elementary0.1 mi · 334
- Winchester High School0.4 mi · 1,404
- Muraco Elementary0.9 mi · 352
- Lynch Elementary1.1 mi · 426
- Ambrose Elementary1.1 mi · 398
- Medford High1.5 mi · 1,195
Frequently asked questions
About McCall MiddleHow many students attend McCall Middle?
McCall Middle enrolls approximately 1,036 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does McCall Middle serve?
McCall Middle serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at McCall Middle?
The student-to-teacher ratio at McCall Middle is approximately 12.6:1 (82 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at McCall Middle?
Student demographics at McCall Middle are roughly 65% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 21% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is McCall Middle in?
McCall Middle is part of Winchester.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.